MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WTVY

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WTVY:

WTVY News4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the "Hometown News Leader". Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.

Job Summary/Description:

WTVY News4 is looking for an ambitious Multimedia Journalist to join the Wiregrass's leading news team! Our news management team is focused on coaching, training, and innovation. News4 gives you opportunities to cover breaking news, and severe weather, anchor, and showcase unique stories specific to the Wiregrass, like the National Peanut Festival. Let us help you sharpen your journalism skills! Ideal candidates are hardworking and professional recent college graduates.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Develop sources and contacts from your assigned topic/beat
• Contribute to editorial meetings, including story pitches and feedback for others
• Produce daily content and special projects for broadcast and digital platforms
• Provide compelling live elements for broadcast and digital platforms

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• MMJ and/or anchoring reel
• 3 References

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WTVY-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Drivers License